Hospital-level antibiotic care. Delivered beyond hospital walls.

For many patients with serious infections, hospitalization is essential at the start — but not always necessary for the full course of IV antibiotics. Clinically stable patients can safely complete therapy outside the hospital through Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), supported by an experienced infusion team. At Kariah Healthcare LLC, we work alongside infectious disease physicians, hospitalists, and primary care providers to ensure seamless transitions from inpatient to outpatient IV antibiotic care. The goal: maintain clinical rigor, prevent readmissions, and enhance patient quality of life.

Why OPAT Matters?

• SOPAT allows patients to receive the same IV antibiotics they’d get in the hospital—delivered in an outpatient infusion center or at home under skilled nursing supervision. The BC Medical Journal reports that numerous studies demonstrate the “safety, efficacy, and clinical reliability of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy.” Decades of evidence confirm that outcomes are comparable to inpatient treatment, with fewer complications and improved patient satisfaction (BCMJ.org ).
• Proven Clinical Advantages.
• Reduced Hospital Readmissions: Completing antibiotic therapy through structured OPAT follow-up prevents relapse, missed doses, or premature discontinuation—all common causes of readmission. Fewer Complications: Patients treated outside the hospital face lower risk of hospital-acquired infections such as MRSA or C. difficile. Continuity of Care: Our team maintains close communication with referring physicians, providing regular updates, lab monitoring, and prompt alerts for any adverse events. Improved Patient Experience: Patients often report better rest, nutrition, and mental well-being when recovering in familiar surroundings. These advantages translate into better clinical outcomes, fewer avoidable readmissions, and stronger provider-patient trust.
• How We Support Providers.
• For Hospitals Safe discharge of medically stable patients while maintaining care continuity. Reduced average length of stay (LOS). Reliable handoff to outpatient infusion, minimizing post-discharge gaps in therapy. For Infectious Disease Specialists and Hospitalists Ongoing access to lab data and nursing assessments. Direct communication about clinical response, side effects, and tolerance. Assurance that dosing, timing, and aseptic technique align exactly with the physician’s orders. Our nurses and pharmacists follow USP <797> sterile compounding standards and adhere to IDSA OPAT guidelines, ensuring every infusion meets the highest standards of clinical safety.
• How the Process Works
• Referral and Coordination
• The hospital or physician sends the OPAT referral with orders and relevant labs. Our clinical team reviews the regimen, confirms stability criteria, and schedules the patient promptly.
• Infusion and Monitoring Skilled infusion nurses administer therapy in our center or the patient’s home, monitor vitals, and perform line care. Every visit includes a structured clinical assessment.
• Ongoing Communication Referring providers receive timely updates, including progress notes, lab trends, and any deviations in response or tolerance.
• This integrated approach keeps the provider fully informed and ensures continuity from hospital to completion of therapy. Clinical Impact Programs nationwide have shown that structured OPAT reduces infection relapse, improves treatment adherence, and allows hospitals to redirect acute care resources where they’re most needed. In our own experience, transitioning appropriate patients to outpatient infusion consistently leads to shorter hospital stays and improved clinical recovery. The Takeaway Outpatient IV antibiotic therapy is an evidence-based extension of hospital care—not a replacement for it. When managed correctly, it strengthens the care continuum, enhances patient outcomes, and supports physicians in delivering high-quality, efficient treatment. At Kariah Healthcare LLC, we’re committed to partnering with you to deliver safe, seamless, and patient-centered IV antibiotic therapy outside the hospital setting.

To refer a patient or coordinate outpatient antibiotic care:
Call (240) 852-9384 or visit www.kariahealth.com

Kariah Healthcare LLC – Clinical Precision. Compassionate Care.

References

1. BC Medical Journal (BCMJ). Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy: Safe, Effective, and Reliable.
   https://bcmj.org
2. Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Clinical Practice Guidelines for OPAT.
   https://www.idsociety.org
3. National Home Infusion Association (NHIA). Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Care in Home and Specialty Infusion.
   https://nhia.org